While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! Whether you live a completely vegan lifestyle or simply like to dabble in it from time to time, we’ve got plenty of products to help you make sure you’re eating a balanced, and tasty, diet. There's plenty of herby flavouring, and the cranberry sauce added during cooking adds moisture and sweetness.

It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Looked promising but failed to deliver for our panellists, with a filling that tasted mostly of bland stuffing and a fake bacon wrapper that was too dry and crispy. The panel felt these would be a good option for plant-based couples on a budget, with a little indulgence coming from the touch of truffle. From vegan ingredients you can cook up a storm with at home to full vegan ready meals you can simply heat through and enjoy, there’s something to suit for just about every meal time.While the five options above tickled the fancy of the majority of our tasting panel, the remaining four struggled to convince many of them. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use.

Try this vegan nut roast, which is perfect served hot for Christmas dinner, or cold for your festive buffet table. Our judging panel was particularly impressed by the festive aroma emanating from Waitrose’s miso-enriched, herby roast. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion, celery, leek and carrots for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring regularly. These swirly pastry parcels don't taste much like Christmas and aren't really a suitable substitute for turkey or other meat joint alongside veg and gravy in a traditional Christmas dinner, but will be sure-fire talking point if laid out in an evening buffet or if you're planning an alternative Christmas dinner. Whether it's a full-on turkey impersonation, a nut roast or a spicy pastry, the UK's biggest supermarkets really do have something for everybody.Remove the tin carefully from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before loosening the edges of the loaf with a table knife and turning out onto a board or platter. Testers felt it added a real flavour boost, with plenty of herbs throughout, while the crisp pastry was described as “perfectly cooked”.

Some felt the sauce was covering up for an otherwise bland flavour, but others noticed a perky pepperiness to the filling.Chopped Cashews ( Nuts) (26%), Ground Peanuts, Chopped Peanuts, Oat Flour ( Gluten), Breadcrumbs ( Wheat Flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Salt, Yeast), Country Vegetables (4. Interestingly, our runner-up vegetarian meal showcases a similar line-up of ingredients, subbing in festive brie for its molten, melting potential. The savoury soya-based plant protein is stuffed with sweet chestnut and dried cranberries for contrast, before being finished with a crusty smoked crumb that should pair well with the traditional trimmings. Serving four people, Tesco’s meat-free main is a celebration of veggies, without relying on an artificial meat-replacement protein. Parsnips (10%), Butternut Squash (9%), Gluten Free Breadcrumbs (Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Maize Starch, Salt, Colours: Curcumin, Paprika Extract; Dextrose), Onions, Sweet Potatoes (8%), Apples (Apple, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Pasteurised EGG, Carrot, Whipping Cream (MILK), Shallots, Romanesco Cauliflower, Cashew NUT (3.